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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LB04 VYLMOT history

LB04 VYL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 134,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,866 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VYL was last recorded at 134,866 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,625 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,241 miles
Average per year
5,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,866 miles
  • 2025 – 131,625 miles
  • 2024 – 128,603 miles
  • 2023 – 125,466 miles
  • 2022 – 121,503 miles
  • 2021 – 117,886 miles
  • 2020 – 113,489 miles
  • 2019 – 109,695 miles
  • 2018 – 104,007 miles
  • 2017 – 98,787 miles
  • 2016 – 93,813 miles
  • 2015 – 88,707 miles
  • 2014 – 83,100 miles
  • 2013 – 77,213 miles
  • 2012 – 71,551 miles
  • 2011 – 65,144 miles
  • 2010 – 56,763 miles
  • 2009 – 48,966 miles
  • 2008 – 42,409 miles
  • 2007 – 31,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,866 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,866 miles (+3,241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,866 miles
    Test number
    778181503125
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass131,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    387057371988
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront disc rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail131,625 miles (+3,022)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    108550070686
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront disc rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,603 miles (+3,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,603 miles
    Test number
    572000428677
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,466 miles (+3,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,466 miles
    Test number
    578910779867
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,503 miles (+3,617)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,503 miles
    Test number
    124961174212
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,886 miles
    Test number
    537851542475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail117,886 miles (+4,397)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,886 miles
    Test number
    462087547311
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass113,489 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,489 miles
    Test number
    379556097830
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail113,489 miles (+3,794)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,489 miles
    Test number
    758738400709
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass109,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,695 miles
    Test number
    952991930230
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills have slight corrosion

  12. Fail109,695 miles (+5,688)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,695 miles
    Test number
    566829263627
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills have slight corrosion

  13. Pass104,007 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,007 miles
    Test number
    360774838660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail104,007 miles (+5,220)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,007 miles
    Test number
    496136032011
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper split (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass98,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,787 miles
    Test number
    163729359784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements

  16. Fail98,787 miles (+4,974)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,787 miles
    Test number
    172266746083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements

  17. Pass93,813 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,813 miles
    Test number
    227525839807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    144428858299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail88,707 miles (+5,607)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    247663813426
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass83,100 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,100 miles
    Test number
    685980024257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail83,083 miles (+5,870)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    345747714468
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass77,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    609692713227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail77,212 miles (+5,661)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,212 miles
    Test number
    777872513227
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass71,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,551 miles
    Test number
    477591422241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,550 miles (+6,406)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,550 miles
    Test number
    746971422244
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass65,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    559235411216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail65,143 miles (+8,380)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,143 miles
    Test number
    418515411208
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass56,763 miles (+7,797)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,763 miles
    Test number
    891577410244
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  29. Pass48,966 miles (+6,557)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,966 miles
    Test number
    910483409273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,409 miles (+10,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,409 miles
    Test number
    250753408264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,753 miles
    Test number
    970202157151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VYL

Does LB04 VYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VYL is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VYL?
The MOT on LB04 VYL is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 VYL done?
LB04 VYL was recorded at 134,866 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,370 miles a year.
Has LB04 VYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VYL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 VYL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 VYL find?
LB04 VYL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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